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Sushi on Stanley

85 Stanley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

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85 Stanley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

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+61 2 9357 6465
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Sushi on Stanley

Darlinghurst’s beloved hole-in-the-wall turns out lightning-fast Japanese comfort food without the fine-dining price tag. Skip the hushed omakase counters. This tiny, frantic Stanley Street room serves generous bento combos, thick salmon sashimi, and crisp chicken katsu rolled to order. Regulars know the drill—nab a cramped sidewalk stool, BYO drinks, and let the open kitchen fire off beef teriyaki and dragon rolls with more fish than rice.

  • Fast Comfort Classics: Salmon sashimi, dragon rolls, and crisp katsu are sliced and rolled to order in minutes from the compact open kitchen.
  • Real Value: Sub-$25 meals and abundant combo sets keep lunchtime lines moving without cutting corners on fish portions.
  • BYO Welcome: Unlicensed and casual—bring your own drinks to pair with piping hot teriyaki and dumplings.
  • Tokyo-Alley Atmosphere: Tight, high-energy room with outdoor bench seating that channels a genuine Tokyo back-alley vibe.
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Why Choose Sushi on Stanley

Why Darlinghurst diners rely on Sushi on Stanley for fresh, unpretentious Japanese meals

  • High-Value Japanese Comfort at Modest Prices

    Meals are prepared rapidly in the compact kitchen while keeping spend exceptionally low, rarely passing $25 a person even for large orders.

    even if we end up ordering a large number of meals, it rarely costs more than $25 each.

    D

  • Generous Filling-to-Rice Sushi Ratios

    Rolls stand out by providing substantial portions of fish and meat rather than excessive rice filler.

    No other place does such great flavours and you get more meat/fish than rice.

    Justin Green

  • Rapid Turnaround for Workday Lunches and Takeaway

    Speedy preparation and reliable sets make grabbing a fast meal or lunch break seamless.

    all prepared with incredible speed in their tiny kitchen. Great to witness in person, but wonderful for takeaway as well.

    Jonathan Lemish

  • Dependable Lunch Combo Convenience

    A down-to-earth setting offering prompt lunch combos that cater comfortably to quick, practical dining.

    Ordered their Lunch Combo Set with a few of my colleagues, presentation may seems lacking but all tasted very decent.

    Dickson L (Diciniho)

  • Atmospheric Tokyo Back-Alley Charm

    An unpretentious setting reminiscent of tucked-away dining spots in central Tokyo.

    It's not a glamorous place, but that's part of its charm. You feel like you're tucked away in a back lane in Tokyo somewhere.

    Simon Hallgath-Jolly

  • Casual BYO Dining Experience

    Patrons can enjoy straightforward, rustic Japanese food paired with their own drinks.

    I love the rustic food and you can bring your own booze.

    Gabriel

Freshly made, high-value Japanese comfort staples prepared with speed

  • Chicken Katsu

    Their chicken katsu is always excellent and a, generous serve

    Simon Hallgath-Jolly

  • Beef Teriyaki

    The beef is finely cut and incredibly tender, and the sauce is rich and has just the right amount of sweetness.

    Simon Hallgath-Jolly

  • Chicken Katsu Sushi

    The chicken Katsu sushi was delicious, warm and crunchy as it had just been made.

    Benjamin Mooney

  • Karaage Chicken

    Karaage chicken is a must try!

    Jonathan Lemish

Before you head over

Practical dining advice for visiting Sushi on Stanley

  • Plan Ahead for Limited Seating

    Seating is compact and high peak demand often leads to waits outside, so consider booking ahead or dining slightly off-peak if you want to sit right away.

  • Take Advantage of BYO

    The venue does not serve alcohol on-premise, but diners are welcome to bring their own drinks to pair with dinner.

  • Opt for Fast Takeaway

    If tables are packed or you are in a rush during lunch, ordering takeaway rolls or meal sets offers a prompt alternative from the compact open kitchen.

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